Karl Bechert
(1901-1981)

German physicist (1901-1981) – Karl Bechert was born in Nuremberg (City in the German state of Bavaria) on August 23rd, 1901 and died in Weilmünster (Municipality in Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg in Hesse, Germany) on April 1st, 1981 at the age of 79. Today Karl Bechert would be 122 years old.

Age

how old was Karl Bechert when he died?

Karl Bechert died in 1981 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 23rd, 1901 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Nuremberg City in the German state of Bavaria
Death Date	April 1st, 1981 (Wednesday)
Death place	Weilmünster Municipality in Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg in Hesse, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Karl Bechert

Birthday

When was Karl Bechert born?

Karl Bechert was born on August 23rd, 1901.

Death

When did Karl Bechert die?

Karl Bechert died on April 1st, 1981 at the age of 79 in Weilmünster (Municipality in Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg in Hesse, Germany). Today Karl Bechert would be 122 years old.